Health & Wellness

Take advantage of your Free 7 day pass at 24 Hour Fitness! You will have unlimited 7 day access to facilities and amenities which include: full gym equipment, sauna, steam room, pool, and hot tub (depending on the site). PCCD employees will also have the opportunity to sign up for optional personal training. Offer valid until 8/31/17.

*Please take flyer to the 24 Hour Fitness location of your preference.

September is the National Food Safety Education Month (NFSEM). NFSEM helps educate people on food safety practices. You can learn more about the educational resources offered by visiting the Food Safety & Nutritional Education Campaigns. Remember to keep your food safe from bacteria!

Tips & Tools for September 2016, more

Winners Circle: At the conclusion of the 2016 Summer Weight Loss Challenge, sponsored in conjunction with Sutter We Plus You Programs, the are four new entrants to the winner’s circle. Winners received gym bags, fitbits, yoga mats and more. All participants received coaching tools and access to resources during the 12-week summer challenge which began in May and concluded in August. In response to your requests, more challenges are to come as we engage our partnerships in supporting a community of wellness. Congratulations to:

Weight Loss Competition Weigh Out: August 16, 2016

A team of over 50 employees and community friends weighted in to participate in the 2016 Weight Loss Challenge. The 2016 Fit, Fun, Fab Weight Loss Challenge is coming to an end. Come join us for the final weigh-out, courtesy of Sutter Health We-Plus You programs. Prizes, goodies and more will be provided. Winners of the Challenge will be announced at 1:00pm in the District Lunchroom. Will you be in the winner’s circle? Click here to view the weigh-out announcement: Peralta Final Weight-Out

We encourage you to keep up the good work and continue to strive towards a healthy lifestyle. Thanks again for your participation!

Back by Popular Demand! The 2016 Weight Loss Challenge-Sign up now.

Ready to lose weight? Sutter Health’s We Plus You Program is ready to help. Whether you have a few pounds to lose or just want to maintain your optimum weight, Sutter Health is here to guide you on your journey towards better health.

Register anytime between May 2 and 13. Click here to register for the 2016 Weight Loss Competition. All are welcome to participate and registration is open to the entire Peralta community.

Join the winners circle:

2014 winners: Andy Arias, Shirley Wilson

2015 winners: Sasha Phaar, Marge Rubio, Donna Dorsey

2016 winners??? Will you be included?

We need 20 participants – Join with a friend and let the competition begin.

A panel of experts will discuss advantages of incorporating cancer treatment with acupuncture, nutrition, herbal supplements, mind-body, music therapy and hypnosis.

Tips & Tools for August 2016

Follow your bliss. Healthy lifestyle changes can prevent 80% of strokes. But the healthy things you do should also make you happy. Figure out what works for you and feel the benefits of better health. Seize the days and find your groove. 2016 August – Stroke Prevention ideas:

Power of the playlist

Pass on the salt

Track your progress

Tips & Tools for June 2016

It’s summer, which means time for outdoor fun. It’s also the time of year when it’s easy to become dehydrated. Warmer temperatures, higher humidity and increased physical activity cause you to perspire more. These fluids need to be replaced throughout the day to keep your body in balance. Click here to read more about How to Stay Hydrated This Summer.

Tips & Tools for May 2016

It’s never too late to change for the better. The more you know about men’s health, the healthier you – or the men in your life – will be. Get checkups. Guard your heart. Don’t smoke. Read up on these topics here at Kaiser Permanente Men’s Health.

Tips & Tools for March 2016

Did you know that, in addition to nurturing your body, fruits and vegetables can improve your mood? Read Sutter Health’s 5-A-Day For A Better Mood to find out more!

Tips & Tools for February 2016

Did you know that February is American Heart Month? The American Heart Association’s Life’s Simple 7 steps to heart protection can boost
energy and stamina and have you feeling better in no time:Life’s Simple 7 For Your Heart

Tips & Tools for January 2016

Happy new year!

This new year, take the Meatless Monday Challenge for a taste of what a plant-based diet can do for your health. This link includes your week-by-week guide.